Chemo Glow

Pastor Rick Barber understands from his military experiences what it means to be in battle. However, in the war that is Prostate Cancer, he learned to face his diagnosis by putting God in front.  

Music: Hot Coffee by Ghostrifter Official

Michael Virgil was married to his wife Rose for over 22 years. Michael understood in the moment that he had to be strong to carry her through, knowing Rose's healing would be on the other side. Michael is now sharing his wife's story and educating other caregivers. He is a contributing writer for the book, "Love Me So I Can Live" compiled by Jeannette Tyson Gregory.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. My guest, Tomma Hargraves, is changing the face of lung cancer. She is a 14-year survivor and giving back in every way. In addition to being an advocate for lung cancer awareness, Tomma is active in the cause of social justice.  

Who takes care of me? Our guest didn't ask herself that question when she found out her dad was diagnosed with cancer. Instead, she moved him into her home and became an advocate for his care. As a clinical social worker, she is used to caring for others, but what happens when you need to be taking care of, regardless of whether you know it or not.   

What do you do when you're dealing with Cancer in a CoVid world and person that Cares for is no longer allowed to be by your side. Nurse Arica shares her experiences about caring for the patient and being that bridge between the caregiver and the doctor ensure her patient is not alone.  The Three Big "C's" combined is nothing we could have imagined in 2020. 

Cassandra was determined to live her best life without losing her mind. She was raising her 3 sons and going through some major life changes. She finally had the time for the breast reduction surgery that she had been putting off. After her surgery her new fantastic ta-ta’s was sitting pretty. At her follow up appointment everything stopped when she heard the doctor say “I have some good news and some bad news”.

This podcast is dedicated in the Loving Memory of Harold F. Sanders. His daughter Vanessa honored me with a interview in the mist of her family's storm.  Our conversation was colorful, joyful and powerful. The last 30 minutes of this interview is PRICELESS.  At the end of this show you will be asking yourself "Cancer...What?!"

Having a moment!!! Today is that day when my world went dark and angry was my armor. The day I never thought I would forget but I did because life goes on. You forget how much you share on social media until Facebook takes you down memory lane. I thought I was so deep at the time and now I can laugh at myself. Enjoy my moment!